Autodesk collaborated with the BMW Group to create a workflow for individually adjusting wearable thumb support for the automotive industry workers.

Overview

BackgroundAutodesk developed an open-sourced marketplace, where businesses can assemble their end-to-end process on an accessible and modular canvas, before sharing this experience with their consumers. That way the customers become the inventors and control the final product before purchasing. You can learn more about the solution builder project here.

ProblemBMW production line has many manual assembly tasks which are characterized by high receptions, high load, and extreme joint angles, these strains cause work-related upper limb disorder of the musculoskeletal system.

OutcomeWe used the Solution Builder platform for creating a workflow for individually adjusting the thumb support based on 3D scan input. In this way, the worker can perform his ergonomically and prevent any work-related injuries.